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Largest diamond in 300 years unearthed in Angola

Miners in north-east Angola have discovered a rare, pure pink diamond they believe to be the largest rough diamond of its kind to be...

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Tunisia referendum: Voters give president near unchecked power

Tunisia has voted to hand sweeping new powers to the country's president, in a move that critics say risks the return of authoritarian rule...

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Tala Safwan: Egyptian TikToker held in Saudi over ‘immoral’ video

A popular Egyptian social media influencer has been arrested in Saudi Arabia, accused of posting sexually suggestive content. Tala Safwan, who has five million followers...

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DR Congo protests: Ten die in fresh anti-UN demonstrations

At least 10 people have died during protests against a UN peacekeeping force in Butembo in the Democratic Republic of Congo, police say. Seven of...

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Senate Passes Tax Reform Bills For Second Reading

The Nigerian Senate has passed President Bola Tinubu's tax reform bills for a second reading, marking a significant step toward overhauling the nation's tax framework. The bills, submitted in October 2024, aim to modernize tax administration and reduce disputes. Following a closed-door session that lasted about an hour,...

Nigeria Secures $1.27bn from BRICS in 2024 – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that Nigeria received $1.27 billion in foreign capital from BRICS nations by June 2024, a significant increase compared to $438.72 million during the same period in 2023. The BRICS bloc includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with new...

UK Launches Africa’s Largest Visa Application Centre in Lagos

The United Kingdom has inaugurated its largest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Africa, located in Ikeja, Lagos. Operated by VFS Global, this new facility is a major advancement in improving visa application services for Nigerians traveling to the UK. According to a statement from the British High Commission...